Donât rush into coercive control law: it may not prevent abuse and could even make it worse Weâre sorry, this service is currently unavailable. Please try again later. Dismiss Opinion Donât rush into coercive control law: it may not prevent abuse and could even make it worse By Yvette Vignando Save Normal text size Advertisement The NSW campaign to make coercive control in domestic relationships a separate criminal offence is emotionally charged. Heartbroken families of murdered women are understandably among those passionately leading the way. But, sadly, if a law was introduced tomorrow it would not make women or their children safer. Indeed, for the most vulnerable or marginalised women in Australia, it could make things worse.